# Dr. Martin — The Way of All Flesh character guide

> Dr. Martin in The Way of All Flesh by Samuel Butler.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0012-x

## Who they are

A doctor consulted by the Pontifex family.

## In the story

### [XXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_way_of_all_flesh_se/chapters/xxxviii)

Called to examine Ellen; discovers her pregnancy and informs the Pontifexes.

### [XLII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_way_of_all_flesh_se/chapters/xlii)

Called to attend Ernest after his fainting fit, prescribes rest.

### [LXXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_way_of_all_flesh_se/chapters/lxxxiii)

Attends Christina and briefly holds out hope for her recovery.

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